Guide to High-Quality Hankook Tires

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Optimo H426: A Solid All-Season Choice

Hankook Optimo H426

$110 to $280 per tire
The Optimo H426 is an all-season performance tire that delivers a quiet, comfortable ride on dry and wet roads. The fuel-efficient Optimo H426 is geared toward comfort rather than sporty driving. This tire has two wide steel belts, optimized circumferential grooves, and a diamond-shaped block design.

That helps it cut through standing water to avoid hydroplaning. Drivers appreciate that the Optimo H426 lasts a long time. The tire comes with a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty.

Dynapro AT2: All-Terrain Traction for Trucks and SUVs

Hankook Dynapro AT2

$135 to $470 per tire
The Dynapro AT2 is the tire of choice for drivers who venture on trails with a Jeep, pickup truck, or SUV. The Hankook Dynapro AT2, which has built-in noise reduction technology, also delivers a comfortable ride and solid handling on paved city and suburban roads. It provides a good balance for all-season driving—including snow and muddy off-road conditions—and on dry pavement.

Reviewers mention that it does a nice job of minimizing the road noise common in all-terrain tires. It comes with a free 30-day trial and a 60,000-mile treadwear warranty.

Ventus V12 EVO2: High-Performance Summer Tire

Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2

$150 to $390 per tire
The Ventus V12 EVO2 is engineered to provide maximum traction and handling. However, as a summer tire, it’s not intended for driving in freezing or near-freezing temperatures.

Owners report exceptional handling, although slightly elevated road noise. Hankook includes a limited warranty for six years from the date of purchase and six years from the date of manufacture, along with a 30-day free trial.

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I Pike Studdable Winter Tires: For Harsh Winter Driving

$85 to $310 per tire
The Hankook I Pike winter tire is a wise choice if you drive where the snow piles up in winter. Interlocking sipes across the tread pattern create thousands of biting edges and cliff grooves that dig into snow and ice for maximum traction. The zigzag center rib keeps contact with the road in slushy conditions. When you face roads slicked over in ice, the I Pike allows six rows of stud pins for extra traction.

Reviewers mention that they seem to ride more quietly than most snow tires. Like most winter tires, the Hankook I Pike lacks backing by a manufacturer mileage warranty. The company offers an extensive range of sizes for this tire.

Hankook History

Hankook was the first tire company in Korea. It was founded in 1941 as the Chosun Tire Company. From those humble beginnings—and after a name change to Hankook in 1953— Hankook Tire grew to become the sixth-largest tire company in the world. Its products have won broad acclaim for quality, durability, affordability, and safety.

Despite its giant scale, Hankook isn’t a household name like Goodyear or Michelin. Yet Hankook is the brand of choice for race cars driven in the 24H Series, F4 Series, and Supercar Challenge.